We pull smoke out of walls, ducts, and furniture, not just the air
Odor Removal After Fire in SAN PEDRO, California
Odor Removal After Fire in SAN PEDRO, California starts with finding where the smoke actually soaked in. We run thermal imaging and moisture meters, seal the structure, and treat every cavity with ozone and hydroxyl generators until the smell is gone at the source. If your kitchen, attic, or apartment still smells like a campfire weeks after the flames were out, call us at (833) 929-6186.
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What's included
What Odor Removal After Fire Includes
Our standard scope covers assessment, containment, cleaning, treatment, and verification. Reconstruction like new drywall or paint is quoted separately, and we tell you that up front so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Thermal Assessment and Scope
A full walk-through with a thermal imaging camera and moisture meter, plus a written scope showing which rooms and cavities get treated. You get it the same day, usually within 2 hours.
Containment and Air Scrubbing
Negative air machines and HEPA air scrubbers keep soot and odor from spreading during the work. We seal doorways and returns so clean rooms stay clean while we treat the affected areas.
Soot and Residue Cleaning
HEPA vacuuming, dry ice blasting, and soda blasting equipment remove acidic soot from framing, trim, and ceilings without gouging the surface underneath.
Ozone and Hydroxyl Treatment
Ozone generators run in unoccupied spaces and hydroxyl generators run where contents or occupants cannot leave. Run times are logged, typically 4 to 24 hours per zone.
Sealing and Final Verification
Shellac-based primer, oil-based stain-blocking primer, and encapsulant sealer lock remaining odor into the substrate. We walk each room with you and confirm the result before we pack up.
Service overview
What Odor Removal After Fire in SAN PEDRO, California Really Involves
Odor Removal After Fire in SAN PEDRO, California is the process of neutralizing smoke residue that has bonded to drywall, insulation, lumber and framing, HVAC ducts, and soft contents. Smoke is not just air; it is a mix of acidic soot, vaporized plastics, and oils that settle into porous materials and keep off-gassing for months. We use air scrubbers with HEPA filtration, thermal fogging solution, and encapsulant sealer to stop that off-gassing instead of masking it with fragrance.
Most SAN PEDRO calls we run come from kitchen fires in older bungalows, attic fires in homes near Point Fermin, and apartment fires where smoke traveled through shared ductwork. Coastal humidity here slows drying and locks odor into framing, so a fast, dry, and sealed treatment matters more than in drier inland cities. If you are searching for odor removal after fire near me in SAN PEDRO California, the first step is a walk-through that maps where the smoke went, not a spray-and-go visit.
How we workWe verify the cause, compare realistic options, and confirm the repair before we leave.
The service timeline
How Our Odor Removal Process Works
The process flexes to the condition, but these checkpoints keep decisions clear.
Assess and Map
We walk the structure with a thermal imaging camera and moisture meter, then trace smoke travel through attic bays, ductwork, and wall cavities. You get a written scope the same day, usually within 2 hours of arrival, showing what gets treated and what gets replaced.
Contain and Dry
Negative air machines and plastic containment keep soot and odor from spreading to clean rooms. If firefighting water is still present, dehumidifiers and air movers run first, because wet framing holds smoke odor far longer than dry framing. Drying usually takes 2 to 4 days.
Remove the Residue
Soot residue on walls and ceilings gets HEPA vacuumed, then dry ice blasting or soda blasting equipment lifts the acidic layer without gouging the substrate. Charred structural framing and smoke-damaged HVAC ducts are cleaned or removed depending on depth of penetration.
Treat the Air and Cavities
We run ozone generators in unoccupied spaces and hydroxyl generators in occupied or sensitive areas. Thermal fogging solution reaches the same crevices the smoke reached. Treatment time runs 4 to 24 hours depending on square footage and how long the smoke sat before we arrived.
Seal and Verify
Shellac-based primer and oil-based stain-blocking primer go on framing and drywall before paint, and an encapsulant sealer locks the rest. We do a final sniff test with you in each room, then hand over maintenance notes so the result holds through the next rainy season.
Tools & methods
Tools and Methods We Use
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians, so the job is done accurately the first time.
Thermal Imaging Camera
Finds temperature differences that reveal where smoke traveled inside wall bays and ceilings, so treatment targets the real path instead of the whole house.
HEPA Air Scrubber
Filters fine soot particles out of the air during cleaning and treatment, keeping the rest of the home from re-contaminating.
Ozone Generator
Neutralizes smoke molecules in unoccupied spaces. Run times are logged per zone, typically 4 to 24 hours depending on square footage.
Hydroxyl Generator
Treats occupied or sensitive areas where ozone is not appropriate, using hydroxyl radicals to break down odor compounds safely.
Dry Ice Blasting Machine
Lifts soot residue from framing and trim without abrasion, which preserves original woodwork common in older San Pedro homes.
Content Cleaning Ultrasonic Machine
Pulls smoke out of hard contents and fabric items that would otherwise be thrown away, saving furniture and keepsakes.
Use cases
When to Call for Odor Removal
These examples show how the service framework adapts rather than forcing every call through one repair.
Attic Fire, Point Fermin Home
An attic fire saturated the insulation and framing. The living space below smelled like a campfire every time the wind picked up, and the homeowner was considering replacing the roof assembly. → We removed the saturated insulation, dry ice blasted the framing, ran thermal fogging through the bays, and sealed before new insulation went in. The attic passed a sniff test in 4 days.
Apartment Fire, Downtown San Pedro
A bedroom fire in a four-unit building pushed smoke into three neighboring apartments through shared ducts. Two tenants had already started looking for new leases. → We treated all four units, cleaned the shared duct run, and used the ultrasonic machine on affected furniture. All four units passed the landlord's walk-through in 6 days.
Problems we solve
Smoke Problems We Solve in SAN PEDRO
Most odor complaints we hear are the same handful of problems, just in different houses. Here is what they look like and how we handle each one.
Lingering smoke odor months after the fire
We locate the source with thermal imaging, clean the residue, and run ozone and hydroxyl treatment until the cavity stops off-gassing. Sealing with shellac-based primer locks the rest in before paint.
Smoke-damaged HVAC ducts spreading odor
We inspect the duct runs, clean or replace the affected sections, and seal joints with duct sealant. Treatment runs after the ducts are clean so the system does not re-contaminate the rooms.
Soot residue on walls and ceilings
We HEPA vacuum, then dry ice blast or soda blast the residue, then apply oil-based stain-blocking primer. That sequence stops the bleed-through and the odor at the same time.
Mold growth after fire suppression
We extract water, set dehumidifiers and air movers, and dry the structure before odor treatment. Treating smoke over wet framing does not hold, so drying comes first.
Pricing process
What Odor Removal Costs in SAN PEDRO
$650 - $3,200 depending on scope
Square footage affected
Treatment is priced per zone and per room. A 200-square-foot bedroom is a different job than a 1,800-square-foot house with smoke in every duct run.
Depth of smoke penetration
Surface smoke cleans up fast. Smoke soaked into framing and insulation needs cavity treatment and sealing, which adds labor and equipment time.
Duct cleaning required
If the HVAC system moved smoke, the ducts need cleaning or replacement. That step alone can add $400 to $1,200 depending on the number of runs.
How much does odor removal after fire cost in SAN PEDRO California?
Most residential jobs run $650 to $3,200 in 2026, depending on square footage and how deep the smoke traveled. A single-room kitchen fire typically lands near the low end; a whole-house job with duct cleaning and content treatment sits higher. We give you a written scope before work starts, and we build it in Xactimate so your adjuster can review the same numbers.
Who does smoke odor elimination near me in SAN PEDRO?
We do, and we handle it as a structural treatment rather than an air freshener. Our crew is IICRC Odor Control Technician (OCT) certified and works out of San Pedro, so we know the housing stock from Vista Del Oro to Coastal San Pedro. Call (833) 929-6186 and we will schedule an assessment, often the same day.
How long does it take to remove smoke odor in SAN PEDRO?
Plan on 2 to 5 days for a typical home. Day one is assessment and containment, days two and three are cleaning and treatment, and the last day is sealing and verification. Larger losses with smoke-damaged HVAC ducts or wet framing from firefighting can run 7 to 10 days because drying has to finish before treatment holds.
Does ozone treatment remove fire odor in SAN PEDRO California?
Yes, when it is run correctly. Ozone generators neutralize smoke molecules in unoccupied spaces, and we pair them with hydroxyl generators for areas that cannot be vacated. Run times range from 4 to 24 hours, and we air the structure out and verify before you move back in. Ozone alone will not fix smoke soaked into framing; that needs cleaning and sealing first.
Related services
Related Services
Smoke Damage Restoration
Smoke damage restoration handles the residue and staining that odor removal follows. We clean soot from walls, ceilings, and contents, then treat the air so the smell does not come back after the paint dries.
Fire Damage Clean Up
Fire damage clean up clears char, ash, and debris before odor treatment can work. Skipping this step traps smoke under debris and the smell returns. We sequence cleanup first, then odor removal.
Emergency Fire Damage Restoration
Emergency fire damage restoration is the first 24 hours: board-up, water extraction, and containment. Getting odor treatment started in that window saves materials that would otherwise be replaced.Ready when you are
Get Odor Removal After Fire in SAN PEDRO, California
Smoke smell does not fade on its own, and every week it sits, it soaks deeper into framing and insulation. Call (833) 929-6186 and we will assess the structure, give you a written scope, and start treatment. Licensed, insured, and answering the phone around the clock.
Talk with the local team
Request Odor Removal After Fire
Our line is open 24/7, and a live person answers every call. Tell us what burned and whether the structure is secure, and we will give you an arrival window on the spot. We serve every San Pedro neighborhood, from the waterfront to the hills.